Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
Episode 5: From Power Struggles to Problem Solving: How CPS Builds Skills and Connection
23 minutes Posted Oct 15, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Welcome & Why Conflicts Matter
Introducing Collaborative Problem Solving
Mindset Shift: Strugglers, Not Offenders
CPS and Building Resilience
The Skills CPS Strengthens
Step One: Empathic Listening
Step Two: Name Adult Concerns—Use “And,” Not “But”
Step Three: Brainstorm, Evaluate, Try, Review
When to Meet: Green-Zone Huddles
Common Roadblocks and Motivation Hooks
Closing, Next Topic, and Resources
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Power struggles don’t have to define family life. With Dr. Peter Montminy—clinical child psychologist, certified mindfulness teacher, and parenting coach—we unpack a simple, repeatable approach that turns conflict into a coaching moment. Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) helps us keep authority while replacing standoffs with skill-building and trust, so mornings, homework, and bedtimes feel less like battlegrounds and more like opportunities to grow. We start by challenging a common myth: ...